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were on file on my computer. I and a few other suspect them to be GPS coordinates. However, they have an uneven number of figures(6 and 7...I was told that they should have the same number).

The question I'm asking is if anyone is able to figure if this is correct...and if it is then where this would place you(should put you somewhere in FL)...and how to convert it to a different format(degree/min/sec or decimal degrees).

This is obviously way out of my grasp but if anyone here happens to know I would be very grateful.

Quote[/b] ]However, they have an uneven number of figures(6 and 7...I was told that they should have the same number).

Actually in any format the easting westing should have one more digit then northing/southing.

With out any decimals or seperators it is just a guessing game as to what format they are in now.

* = degree for lack of a degree key on the keyboard

DMS format is

N/S xx* xx' xx.xx"
W/E xxx* xx' xx.xx"

DD format is

N/S xx.xxxxxx
W/E xxx.xxxxxx

Degree Minute format is

N/S xx* xx.xxx'
W/E xxx* xx.xxx'

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Quote[/b] ]"We don't like Westing and Southing in our coordinates as that means we have to work with negative numbers...so after addiong the constant Westing becomes Easting and Southing Northing"

A coordinate is a coordinate. Westing and southing only cause problems when working with bearings. And if it was a bearing it would be in a format such as:

N 22* 14' 36" E
or
S 67* 23" 56" W
etc.

\"Anyway, no drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we&#39;re looking for the source of our troubles, we shouldn&#39;t test people for drugs, we should test them for stupidity, ignorance, greed and love of power.\"
--P. J. O&#39;Rourke GL